Hi 👋 I’m Maxine.

My primary motivation in life is to help create a world where people can flourish and prosper, and where they themselves can contribute to that goal. I dedicate myself to (1) improving educational access and outcomes, and (2) fostering community, because I believe these are the two strongest influencers that inspire and support individuals and societies.

Other things: I love organizing, helping my friends succeed, and optimizing my health for performance and longevity.

Project W

Spring 2020 – Current

Co-Founder + Advisor

Project W is a student-led organization that inspires interdisciplinary collaboration between ambitious women on college campuses. We make creators and innovators feel welcome, understand, and supported.

 

Arist (YC S20)

Spring 2019 – Current

Co-Founder + CPO

Inspired by Stanford research, Arist helps leading companies deliver learning, training, and nudges in the flow of work via Teams, Slack, and SMS-based courses. Used by over 15% of the Fortune 500, Arist is a pioneer in meeting learners where they are.

 

Etc.

2000 - Current

I could continue to list work i’ve done, but that’s what LinkedIn is for.

Besides work, i —

🤯 love to learn through other people

🧘🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️ spend my mornings + weekends training for a marathon

📚 📖 learn about performance and longevity for a better life

💬🥕 enjoy hanging w/ friends + eating food my husband cooks

My undefined approach to life: I go all in; I give it my all. I don’t wait to make decisions where I have the right data— I move fast. but Silence and Patience are good: they help me pause, observe, reflect. I am uncomfortable with comfort, but I love the feeling of home. Balance is wonderful, but rarely do I feel it.